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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 604.36 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 604.36 and 128.93 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 604.36 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/604.36 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 604.36 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 77,917.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,917.27/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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