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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.81, 452.72 and 85.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.81, 452.72 and 85.40 is: 128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.81 : 452.72 = 85.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.81/452.72 = 85.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.81x = 452.72 × 85.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.81x = 38,662.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,662.29/301.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.10

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