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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.25, 453.38 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.25, 453.38 and 131.25 is: 196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.25 : 453.38 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.25/453.38 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.25x = 453.38 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.25x = 59,506.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,506.13/302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.88

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