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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 453.73 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 453.73 and 86.05 is: 129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 453.73 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/453.73 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 453.73 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 39,040.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,040.98/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.05

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