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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.66, 576.98 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.66, 576.98 and 128.16 is: 192.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.66 : 576.98 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.66/576.98 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.66x = 576.98 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.66x = 73,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,945.76/384.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.24

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