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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.43, 453.67 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.43, 453.67 and 86.01 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.43 : 453.67 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.43/453.67 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.43x = 453.67 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.43x = 39,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,020.16/302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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