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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.84, 278.54 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.84, 278.54 and 128.22 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.84 : 278.54 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.84/278.54 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.84x = 278.54 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.84x = 35,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,714.40/201.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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