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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.19, 603.19 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.19, 603.19 and 128.23 is: 192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.19 : 603.19 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.19/603.19 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.19x = 603.19 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.19x = 77,347.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,347.05/402.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.31

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