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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.46, 452.18 and 128.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.46, 452.18 and 128.09 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.46 : 452.18 = 128.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.46/452.18 = 128.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.46x = 452.18 × 128.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.46x = 57,916.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,916.83/301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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