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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.99, 604.53 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.99, 604.53 and 128.99 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.99 : 604.53 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.99/604.53 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.99x = 604.53 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.99x = 77,974.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,974.66/402.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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