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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.50, 301.79 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.50, 301.79 and 128.37 is: 192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.50 : 301.79 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.50/301.79 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.50x = 301.79 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.50x = 38,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,740.78/201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.26

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