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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 278.64 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 278.64 and 128.24 is: 176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 278.64 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/278.64 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 278.64 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 35,732.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,732.79/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.99

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