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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.69, 454.03 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.69, 454.03 and 86.27 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.69 : 454.03 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.69/454.03 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.69x = 454.03 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.69x = 39,169.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,169.17/302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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