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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 279.03 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 279.03 and 128.46 is: 177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 279.03 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/279.03 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 279.03 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 35,844.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,844.19/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.32

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