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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.07, 278.87 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.07, 278.87 and 128.36 is: 177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.07 : 278.87 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.07/278.87 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.07x = 278.87 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.07x = 35,793.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,793.72/202.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.14

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