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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 280.16 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 280.16 and 129.27 is: 178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 280.16 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/280.16 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 280.16 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 36,215.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,215.64/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.45

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