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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.87, 278.55 and 128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.87, 278.55 and 128.30 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.87 : 278.55 = 128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.87/278.55 = 128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.87x = 278.55 × 128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.87x = 35,736.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,736.57/201.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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