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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 278.99 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 278.99 and 128.49 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 278.99 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/278.99 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 278.99 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 35,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,846.78/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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