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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.96, 280.11 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.96, 280.11 and 128.26 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.96 : 280.11 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.96/280.11 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.96x = 280.11 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.96x = 35,926.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,926.91/202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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