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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.70, 278.39 and 128.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.70, 278.39 and 128.00 is: 176.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.70 : 278.39 = 128.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.70/278.39 = 128.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.70x = 278.39 × 128.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.70x = 35,632.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,632.93/201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.67

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