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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202, 278.80 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202, 278.80 and 127.36 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 278.80 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/278.80 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 278.80 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 35,507.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,507.97/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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