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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 278.79 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 278.79 and 128.37 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 278.79 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/278.79 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 278.79 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 35,788.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,788.27/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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