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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 452.47 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 452.47 and 128.50 is: 192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 452.47 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/452.47 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 452.47 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 58,139.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,139.49/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.59

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