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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 301.46 and 128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 301.46 and 128.39 is: 192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 301.46 = 128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/301.46 = 128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 301.46 × 128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 38,702.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,702.30/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.02

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