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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 604 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 604 and 128.76 is: 193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 604 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/604 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 604 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 77,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,771.04/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.11

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