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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 453.86 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 453.86 and 129.20 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 453.86 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/453.86 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 453.86 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 58,636.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,636.77/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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