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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.78, 452.55 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.78, 452.55 and 128.36 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.78 : 452.55 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.78/452.55 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.78x = 452.55 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.78x = 58,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,088.57/301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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