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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.47, 453.35 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.47, 453.35 and 129.03 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.47 : 453.35 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.47/453.35 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.47x = 453.35 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.47x = 58,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,494.37/302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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