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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 452.86 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 452.86 and 128.73 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 452.86 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/452.86 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 452.86 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 58,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,297.80/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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