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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.50, 301.98 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.50, 301.98 and 128.26 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.50 : 301.98 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.50/301.98 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.50x = 301.98 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.50x = 38,731.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,731.24/201.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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