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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.40, 300.80 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.40, 300.80 and 128.31 is: 192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.40 : 300.80 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.40/300.80 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.40x = 300.80 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.40x = 38,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,595.65/200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.59

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