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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 301.74 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 301.74 and 128.94 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 301.74 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/301.74 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 301.74 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 38,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,906.36/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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