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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.67, 603.86 and 128.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.67, 603.86 and 128.69 is: 192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.67 : 603.86 = 128.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.67/603.86 = 128.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.67x = 603.86 × 128.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.67x = 77,709.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,709.35/402.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.98

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