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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 278.55 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 278.55 and 128.29 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 278.55 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/278.55 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 278.55 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 35,734.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,734.00/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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