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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 278.76 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 278.76 and 128.38 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 278.76 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/278.76 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 278.76 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 35,787.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,787.21/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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