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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 453.02 and 85.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 453.02 and 85.63 is: 128.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 453.02 = 85.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/453.02 = 85.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 453.02 × 85.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 38,792.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,792.10/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.43

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