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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.96, 602.85 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.96, 602.85 and 128 is: 191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.96 : 602.85 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.96/602.85 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.96x = 602.85 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.96x = 77,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,164.16/401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.97

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