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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.94, 279.86 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.94, 279.86 and 129.24 is: 178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.94 : 279.86 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.94/279.86 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.94x = 279.86 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.94x = 36,169.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,169.11/202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.23

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