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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 278.73 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 278.73 and 128.34 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 278.73 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/278.73 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 278.73 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 35,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,772.21/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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