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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 452.99 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 452.99 and 128.62 is: 192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 452.99 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/452.99 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 452.99 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 58,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,262.69/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.93

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