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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.67, 604 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.67, 604 and 128.78 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.67 : 604 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.67/604 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.67x = 604 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.67x = 77,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,783.12/402.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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