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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 279.60 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 279.60 and 128.93 is: 177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 279.60 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/279.60 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 279.60 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 36,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,048.83/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.90

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