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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.41, 453.56 and 85.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.41, 453.56 and 85.94 is: 128.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.41 : 453.56 = 85.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.41/453.56 = 85.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.41x = 453.56 × 85.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.41x = 38,978.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,978.95/302.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.89

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