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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 278.78 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 278.78 and 128.46 is: 177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 278.78 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/278.78 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 278.78 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 35,812.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,812.08/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.22

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