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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 453.63 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 453.63 and 129.14 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 453.63 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/453.63 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 453.63 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 58,579.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,579.51/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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