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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.42, 603.66 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.42, 603.66 and 128.50 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.42 : 603.66 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.42/603.66 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.42x = 603.66 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.42x = 77,570.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,570.31/402.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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