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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.69, 279.59 and 127.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.69, 279.59 and 127.87 is: 176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.69 : 279.59 = 127.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.69/279.59 = 127.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.69x = 279.59 × 127.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.69x = 35,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,749.43/202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.38

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