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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 278.21 and 128.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 278.21 and 128.03 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 278.21 = 128.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/278.21 = 128.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 278.21 × 128.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 35,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,618.16/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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