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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 452.51 and 128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 452.51 and 128.42 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 452.51 = 128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/452.51 = 128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 452.51 × 128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 58,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,108.43/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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