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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 302.54 and 128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 302.54 and 128.59 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 302.54 = 128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/302.54 = 128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 302.54 × 128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 38,902.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,902.22/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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