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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.73, 454.17 and 86.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.73, 454.17 and 86.31 is: 129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.73 : 454.17 = 86.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.73/454.17 = 86.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.73x = 454.17 × 86.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.73x = 39,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,199.74/302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.49

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