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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.72, 452.56 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.72, 452.56 and 128.32 is: 192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.72 : 452.56 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.72/452.56 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.72x = 452.56 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.72x = 58,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,072.50/301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.47

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