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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 452.66 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 452.66 and 128.49 is: 192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 452.66 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/452.66 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 452.66 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 58,161.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,161.64/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.72

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