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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 451.71 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 451.71 and 128.13 is: 192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 451.71 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/451.71 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 451.71 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 57,877.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,877.60/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.07

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