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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 279.31 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 279.31 and 128.86 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 279.31 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/279.31 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 279.31 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 35,991.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,991.89/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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