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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 452.48 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 452.48 and 128.28 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 452.48 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/452.48 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 452.48 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 58,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,044.13/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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