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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.57, 453.83 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.57, 453.83 and 86.15 is: 129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.57 : 453.83 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.57/453.83 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.57x = 453.83 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.57x = 39,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,095.40/302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.21

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