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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.13, 603.26 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.13, 603.26 and 128.31 is: 192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.13 : 603.26 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.13/603.26 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.13x = 603.26 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.13x = 77,404.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,404.29/402.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.49

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