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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 604.22 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 604.22 and 128.88 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 604.22 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/604.22 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 604.22 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 77,871.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,871.87/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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