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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.71, 454.08 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.71, 454.08 and 86.28 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.71 : 454.08 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.71/454.08 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.71x = 454.08 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.71x = 39,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,178.02/302.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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