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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.82, 451.41 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.82, 451.41 and 129.82 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.82 : 451.41 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.82/451.41 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.82x = 451.41 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.82x = 58,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,602.25/300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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