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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.81, 278.57 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.81, 278.57 and 128.16 is: 176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.81 : 278.57 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.81/278.57 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.81x = 278.57 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.81x = 35,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,702.90/201.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.92

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