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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.58, 603.71 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.58, 603.71 and 128.60 is: 192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.58 : 603.71 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.58/603.71 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.58x = 603.71 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.58x = 77,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,633.44/402.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.84

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