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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.65, 603.81 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.65, 603.81 and 128.67 is: 192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.65 : 603.81 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.65/603.81 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.65x = 603.81 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.65x = 77,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,690.24/402.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.95

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