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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.65, 453.98 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.65, 453.98 and 129.33 is: 194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.65 : 453.98 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.65/453.98 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.65x = 453.98 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.65x = 58,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,712.42/302.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.00

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