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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.64, 454.14 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.64, 454.14 and 129.36 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.64 : 454.14 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.64/454.14 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.64x = 454.14 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.64x = 58,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,747.55/302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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