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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.96, 453.09 and 128.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.96, 453.09 and 128.69 is: 193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.96 : 453.09 = 128.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.96/453.09 = 128.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.96x = 453.09 × 128.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.96x = 58,308.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,308.07/301.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.10

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