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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 278.81 and 128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 278.81 and 128.39 is: 177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 278.81 = 128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/278.81 = 128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 278.81 × 128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 35,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,796.42/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.25

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