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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.53, 603.57 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.53, 603.57 and 128.55 is: 192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.53 : 603.57 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.53/603.57 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.53x = 603.57 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.53x = 77,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,588.92/402.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.75

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