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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.63, 678.85 and 128.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.63, 678.85 and 128.00 is: 191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.63 : 678.85 = 128.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.63/678.85 = 128.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.63x = 678.85 × 128.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.63x = 86,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,894.18/452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.98

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