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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.93, 603 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.93, 603 and 128.06 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.93 : 603 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.93/603 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.93x = 603 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.93x = 77,217.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,217.17/401.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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