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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.62, 452.24 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.62, 452.24 and 128.40 is: 192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.62 : 452.24 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.62/452.24 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.62x = 452.24 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.62x = 58,066.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,066.97/301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.52

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