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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.31, 453.46 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.31, 453.46 and 129.09 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.31 : 453.46 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.31/453.46 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.31x = 453.46 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.31x = 58,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,537.15/302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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