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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.14, 453.27 and 85.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.14, 453.27 and 85.73 is: 128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.14 : 453.27 = 85.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.14/453.27 = 85.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.14x = 453.27 × 85.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.14x = 38,858.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,858.84/302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.61

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