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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 278.37 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 278.37 and 128.04 is: 176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 278.37 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/278.37 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 278.37 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 35,642.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,642.49/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.59

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