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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.22, 279.12 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.22, 279.12 and 128.60 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.22 : 279.12 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.22/279.12 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.22x = 279.12 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.22x = 35,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,894.83/202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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