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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.11, 278.84 and 127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.11, 278.84 and 127.42 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.11 : 278.84 = 127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.11/278.84 = 127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.11x = 278.84 × 127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.11x = 35,529.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,529.41/202.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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