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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.73, 454.05 and 86.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.73, 454.05 and 86.29 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.73 : 454.05 = 86.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.73/454.05 = 86.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.73x = 454.05 × 86.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.73x = 39,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,179.97/302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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