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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.77, 454.11 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.77, 454.11 and 86.32 is: 129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.77 : 454.11 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.77/454.11 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.77x = 454.11 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.77x = 39,198.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,198.78/302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.47

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