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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 453.40 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 453.40 and 128.94 is: 193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 453.40 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/453.40 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 453.40 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 58,461.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,461.92/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.40

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