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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.19, 301.16 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.19, 301.16 and 129.10 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.19 : 301.16 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.19/301.16 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.19x = 301.16 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.19x = 38,879.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,879.11/201.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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