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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.54, 452.31 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.54, 452.31 and 128.20 is: 192.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.54 : 452.31 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.54/452.31 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.54x = 452.31 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.54x = 57,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,986.14/301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.30

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