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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.92, 452.94 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.92, 452.94 and 128.58 is: 192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.92 : 452.94 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.92/452.94 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.92x = 452.94 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.92x = 58,239.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,239.51/301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.90

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