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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.62, 452.32 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.62, 452.32 and 128.37 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.62 : 452.32 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.62/452.32 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.62x = 452.32 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.62x = 58,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,065.60/301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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