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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.89, 452.78 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.89, 452.78 and 128.58 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.89 : 452.78 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.89/452.78 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.89x = 452.78 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.89x = 58,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,218.45/301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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