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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.69, 604.03 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.69, 604.03 and 128.78 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.69 : 604.03 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.69/604.03 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.69x = 604.03 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.69x = 77,783.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,783.96/402.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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