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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.49, 452.24 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.49, 452.24 and 128.12 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.49 : 452.24 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.49/452.24 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.49x = 452.24 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.49x = 57,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,942.44/301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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