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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.67, 278.43 and 128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.67, 278.43 and 128.07 is: 176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.67 : 278.43 = 128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.67/278.43 = 128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.67x = 278.43 × 128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.67x = 35,658.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,658.53/201.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.82

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