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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.70, 454.07 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.70, 454.07 and 129.20 is: 193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.70 : 454.07 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.70/454.07 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.70x = 454.07 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.70x = 58,662.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,662.93/302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.80

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