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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 279.27 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 279.27 and 128.67 is: 177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 279.27 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/279.27 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 279.27 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 35,933.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,933.67/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.42

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