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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.70, 301.29 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.70, 301.29 and 128.70 is: 193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.70 : 301.29 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.70/301.29 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.70x = 301.29 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.70x = 38,776.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,776.02/200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.20

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