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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.59, 603.87 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.59, 603.87 and 128.70 is: 193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.59 : 603.87 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.59/603.87 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.59x = 603.87 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.59x = 77,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,716.56/402.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.04

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