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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.53, 452.37 and 128.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.53, 452.37 and 128.15 is: 192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.53 : 452.37 = 128.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.53/452.37 = 128.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.53x = 452.37 × 128.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.53x = 57,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,971.22/301.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.26

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