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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.38, 453.50 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.38, 453.50 and 128.99 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.38 : 453.50 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.38/453.50 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.38x = 453.50 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.38x = 58,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,497.94/302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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