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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.43, 453.78 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.43, 453.78 and 129.24 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.43 : 453.78 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.43/453.78 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.43x = 453.78 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.43x = 58,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,646.53/302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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