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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.19, 453.27 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.19, 453.27 and 85.77 is: 128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.19 : 453.27 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.19/453.27 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.19x = 453.27 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.19x = 38,876.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,876.97/302.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.65

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