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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.97, 279.91 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.97, 279.91 and 129.16 is: 178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.97 : 279.91 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.97/279.91 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.97x = 279.91 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.97x = 36,151.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,151.13/202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.11

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