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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 279.25 and 128.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 279.25 and 128.71 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 279.25 = 128.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/279.25 = 128.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 279.25 × 128.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 35,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,942.27/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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