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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 278.40 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 278.40 and 128.12 is: 176.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 278.40 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/278.40 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 278.40 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 35,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,668.61/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.79

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