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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.97, 301.73 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.97, 301.73 and 128.61 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.97 : 301.73 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.97/301.73 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.97x = 301.73 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.97x = 38,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,804.85/200.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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