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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 278.24 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 278.24 and 128.10 is: 176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 278.24 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/278.24 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 278.24 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 35,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,641.90/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.68

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