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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 451.89 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 451.89 and 128.13 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 451.89 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/451.89 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 451.89 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 57,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,900.67/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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