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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.86, 278.55 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.86, 278.55 and 128.20 is: 176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.86 : 278.55 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.86/278.55 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.86x = 278.55 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.86x = 35,710.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,710.11/201.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.91

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