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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.50, 453.93 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.50, 453.93 and 131.50 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.50 : 453.93 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.50/453.93 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.50x = 453.93 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.50x = 59,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,691.80/302.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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