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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.45, 453.69 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.45, 453.69 and 129.11 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.45 : 453.69 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.45/453.69 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.45x = 453.69 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.45x = 58,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,573.65/302.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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