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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 603.38 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 603.38 and 128.57 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 603.38 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/603.38 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 603.38 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 77,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,573.15/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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