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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.57, 603.96 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.57, 603.96 and 128.68 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.57 : 603.96 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.57/603.96 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.57x = 603.96 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.57x = 77,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,717.30/402.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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