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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.23, 685.73 and 128.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.23, 685.73 and 128.15 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.23 : 685.73 = 128.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.23/685.73 = 128.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.23x = 685.73 × 128.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.23x = 87,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,877.06/457.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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