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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 453.78 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 453.78 and 129.06 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 453.78 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/453.78 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 453.78 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 58,564.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,564.85/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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