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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 279.21 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 279.21 and 128.64 is: 177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 279.21 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/279.21 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 279.21 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 35,917.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,917.57/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.48

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