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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.22, 603.43 and 128.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.22, 603.43 and 128.33 is: 192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.22 : 603.43 = 128.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.22/603.43 = 128.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.22x = 603.43 × 128.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.22x = 77,437.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,437.53/402.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.52

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