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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.46, 279.42 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.46, 279.42 and 128.78 is: 177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.46 : 279.42 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.46/279.42 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.46x = 279.42 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.46x = 35,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,983.71/202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.73

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