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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 301.62 and 128.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 301.62 and 128.82 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 301.62 = 128.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/301.62 = 128.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 301.62 × 128.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 38,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,854.69/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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