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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.63, 576.98 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.63, 576.98 and 128.13 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.63 : 576.98 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.63/576.98 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.63x = 576.98 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.63x = 73,928.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,928.45/384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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