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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.85, 452.78 and 85.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.85, 452.78 and 85.43 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.85 : 452.78 = 85.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.85/452.78 = 85.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.85x = 452.78 × 85.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.85x = 38,680.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,680.63/301.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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