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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.72, 454.06 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.72, 454.06 and 129.32 is: 193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.72 : 454.06 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.72/454.06 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.72x = 454.06 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.72x = 58,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,719.04/302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.97

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