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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.45, 453.24 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.45, 453.24 and 129.03 is: 193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.45 : 453.24 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.45/453.24 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.45x = 453.24 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.45x = 58,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,481.56/302.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.36

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