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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.90, 278.52 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.90, 278.52 and 128.28 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.90 : 278.52 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.90/278.52 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.90x = 278.52 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.90x = 35,728.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,728.55/201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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