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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 279.92 and 124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 279.92 and 124.28 is: 171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 279.92 = 124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/279.92 = 124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 279.92 × 124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 34,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,787.11/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.43

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