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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 453.51 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 453.51 and 129.14 is: 193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 453.51 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/453.51 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 453.51 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 58,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,564.01/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.75

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