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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 452.91 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 452.91 and 128.66 is: 192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 452.91 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/452.91 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 452.91 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 58,271.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,271.40/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.75

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