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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.26, 300.36 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.26, 300.36 and 128.62 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.26 : 300.36 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.26/300.36 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.26x = 300.36 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.26x = 38,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,632.30/200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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