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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.77, 454.17 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.77, 454.17 and 129.46 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.77 : 454.17 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.77/454.17 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.77x = 454.17 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.77x = 58,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,796.85/302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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