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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.05, 278.88 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.05, 278.88 and 127.41 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.05 : 278.88 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.05/278.88 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.05x = 278.88 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.05x = 35,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,532.10/202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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