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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 302.49 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 302.49 and 128.58 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 302.49 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/302.49 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 302.49 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 38,894.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,894.16/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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