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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 302.34 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 302.34 and 128.48 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 302.34 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/302.34 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 302.34 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 38,844.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,844.64/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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