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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.63, 452.31 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.63, 452.31 and 128.38 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.63 : 452.31 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.63/452.31 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.63x = 452.31 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.63x = 58,067.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,067.56/301.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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