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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.29, 301.50 and 128.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.29, 301.50 and 128.97 is: 193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.29 : 301.50 = 128.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.29/301.50 = 128.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.29x = 301.50 × 128.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.29x = 38,884.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,884.46/201.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.18

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