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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 279.66 and 127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 279.66 and 127.89 is: 176.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 279.66 = 127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/279.66 = 127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 279.66 × 127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 35,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,765.72/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.58

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