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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.98, 279.87 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.98, 279.87 and 125.34 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.98 : 279.87 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.98/279.87 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.98x = 279.87 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.98x = 35,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,078.91/202.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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