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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 279.16 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 279.16 and 128.64 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 279.16 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/279.16 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 279.16 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 35,911.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,911.14/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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