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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.82, 604.16 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.82, 604.16 and 128.86 is: 193.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.82 : 604.16 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.82/604.16 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.82x = 604.16 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.82x = 77,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,852.06/402.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.27

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