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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.07, 452.79 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.07, 452.79 and 128.61 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.07 : 452.79 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.07/452.79 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.07x = 452.79 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.07x = 58,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,233.32/302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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