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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.43, 453.61 and 85.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.43, 453.61 and 85.99 is: 128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.43 : 453.61 = 85.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.43/453.61 = 85.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.43x = 453.61 × 85.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.43x = 39,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,005.92/302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.98

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