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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.55, 453.71 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.55, 453.71 and 129.30 is: 193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.55 : 453.71 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.55/453.71 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.55x = 453.71 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.55x = 58,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,664.06/302.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.90

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