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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.45, 452.28 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.45, 452.28 and 128.23 is: 192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.45 : 452.28 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.45/452.28 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.45x = 452.28 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.45x = 57,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,995.86/301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.39

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