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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.31, 279.23 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.31, 279.23 and 128.73 is: 177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.31 : 279.23 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.31/279.23 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.31x = 279.23 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.31x = 35,945.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,945.28/202.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.67

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