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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.14, 603.14 and 128.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.14, 603.14 and 128.21 is: 192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.14 : 603.14 = 128.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.14/603.14 = 128.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.14x = 603.14 × 128.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.14x = 77,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,324.92/402.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.28

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