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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.97, 452.82 and 128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.97, 452.82 and 128.77 is: 193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.97 : 452.82 = 128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.97/452.82 = 128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.97x = 452.82 × 128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.97x = 58,309.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,309.63/301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.10

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