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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.30, 279.18 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.30, 279.18 and 128.60 is: 177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.30 : 279.18 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.30/279.18 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.30x = 279.18 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.30x = 35,902.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,902.55/202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.47

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