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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.50, 453.87 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.50, 453.87 and 131.62 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.50 : 453.87 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.50/453.87 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.50x = 453.87 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.50x = 59,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,738.37/302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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