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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.43, 603.26 and 128.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.43, 603.26 and 128.33 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.43 : 603.26 = 128.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.43/603.26 = 128.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.43x = 603.26 × 128.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.43x = 77,412.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,412.70/402.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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