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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.17, 603.42 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.17, 603.42 and 128.28 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.17 : 603.42 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.17/603.42 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.17x = 603.42 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.17x = 77,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,406.72/402.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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