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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.87, 452.67 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.87, 452.67 and 128.44 is: 192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.87 : 452.67 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.87/452.67 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.87x = 452.67 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.87x = 58,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,140.93/301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.60

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