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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.70, 454.13 and 86.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.70, 454.13 and 86.30 is: 129.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.70 : 454.13 = 86.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.70/454.13 = 86.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.70x = 454.13 × 86.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.70x = 39,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,188.72/302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.46

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