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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.97, 279.90 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.97, 279.90 and 124.30 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.97 : 279.90 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.97/279.90 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.97x = 279.90 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.97x = 34,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,791.57/202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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