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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.62, 603.87 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.62, 603.87 and 128.73 is: 193.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.62 : 603.87 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.62/603.87 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.62x = 603.87 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.62x = 77,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,736.19/402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.08

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