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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202, 278.66 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202, 278.66 and 127.28 is: 175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 278.66 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/278.66 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 278.66 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 35,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,467.15/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.58

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