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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.45, 453.76 and 86.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.45, 453.76 and 86.03 is: 129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.45 : 453.76 = 86.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.45/453.76 = 86.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.45x = 453.76 × 86.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.45x = 39,036.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,036.97/302.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.07

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