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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 280.18 and 129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 280.18 and 129.31 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 280.18 = 129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/280.18 = 129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 280.18 × 129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 36,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,230.08/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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