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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 278.85 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 278.85 and 128.58 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 278.85 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/278.85 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 278.85 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 35,854.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,854.53/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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