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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 453.96 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 453.96 and 131.63 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 453.96 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/453.96 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 453.96 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 59,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,752.49/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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