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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.40, 301.78 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.40, 301.78 and 129.20 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.40 : 301.78 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.40/301.78 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.40x = 301.78 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.40x = 38,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,989.98/201.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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