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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202, 278.61 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202, 278.61 and 128.29 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 278.61 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/278.61 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 278.61 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 35,742.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,742.88/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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