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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.90, 608.91 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.90, 608.91 and 128.28 is: 192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.90 : 608.91 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.90/608.91 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.90x = 608.91 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.90x = 78,110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,110.97/405.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.44

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