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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.75, 279.69 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.75, 279.69 and 128.94 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.75 : 279.69 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.75/279.69 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.75x = 279.69 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.75x = 36,061.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,061.70/202.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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