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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 279.45 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 279.45 and 127.86 is: 176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 279.45 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/279.45 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 279.45 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 35,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,730.48/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.39

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