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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.17, 603.24 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.17, 603.24 and 128.27 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.17 : 603.24 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.17/603.24 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.17x = 603.24 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.17x = 77,379.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,379.10/402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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