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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 278.74 and 128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 278.74 and 128.42 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 278.74 = 128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/278.74 = 128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 278.74 × 128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 35,795.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,795.79/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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