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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.15, 603.23 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.15, 603.23 and 128.26 is: 192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.15 : 603.23 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.15/603.23 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.15x = 603.23 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.15x = 77,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,372.09/402.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.39

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