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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.81, 604.27 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.81, 604.27 and 128.86 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.81 : 604.27 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.81/604.27 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.81x = 604.27 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.81x = 77,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,866.67/402.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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