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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.41, 603.66 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.41, 603.66 and 128.49 is: 192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.41 : 603.66 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.41/603.66 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.41x = 603.66 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.41x = 77,564.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,564.27/402.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.75

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