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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 454.14 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 454.14 and 86.34 is: 129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 454.14 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/454.14 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 454.14 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 39,210.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,210.45/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.50

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