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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.26, 453.38 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.26, 453.38 and 131.26 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.26 : 453.38 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.26/453.38 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.26x = 453.38 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.26x = 59,510.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,510.66/302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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