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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 452.88 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 452.88 and 128.79 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 452.88 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/452.88 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 452.88 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 58,326.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,326.42/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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