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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.59, 278.24 and 128.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.59, 278.24 and 128.01 is: 176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.59 : 278.24 = 128.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.59/278.24 = 128.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.59x = 278.24 × 128.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.59x = 35,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,616.86/201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.68

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