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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 302.13 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 302.13 and 128.79 is: 192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 302.13 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/302.13 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 302.13 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 38,911.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,911.32/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.93

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