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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.77, 454.29 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.77, 454.29 and 129.57 is: 194.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.77 : 454.29 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.77/454.29 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.77x = 454.29 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.77x = 58,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,862.36/302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.41

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