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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.94, 279.93 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.94, 279.93 and 128.12 is: 176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.94 : 279.93 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.94/279.93 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.94x = 279.93 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.94x = 35,863.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,863.23/202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.72

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