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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.83, 301.19 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.83, 301.19 and 128.16 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.83 : 301.19 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.83/301.19 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.83x = 301.19 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.83x = 38,600.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,600.10/200.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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