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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302, 453.12 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302, 453.12 and 131.12 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302 : 453.12 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302/453.12 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302x = 453.12 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302x = 59,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,413.09/302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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