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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.79, 454.13 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.79, 454.13 and 129.47 is: 194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.79 : 454.13 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.79/454.13 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.79x = 454.13 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.79x = 58,797.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,797.67/302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.19

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