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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.62, 603.81 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.62, 603.81 and 128.57 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.62 : 603.81 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.62/603.81 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.62x = 603.81 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.62x = 77,628.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,628.83/402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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