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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.70, 604.11 and 128.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.70, 604.11 and 128.77 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.70 : 604.11 = 128.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.70/604.11 = 128.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.70x = 604.11 × 128.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.70x = 77,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,791.24/402.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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