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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.86, 452.81 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.86, 452.81 and 128.43 is: 192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.86 : 452.81 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.86/452.81 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.86x = 452.81 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.86x = 58,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,154.39/301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.65

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