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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 452.62 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 452.62 and 85.32 is: 127.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 452.62 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/452.62 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 452.62 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 38,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,617.54/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.98

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