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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 453.36 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 453.36 and 131.28 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 453.36 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/453.36 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 453.36 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 59,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,517.10/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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