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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.84, 454.41 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.84, 454.41 and 129.55 is: 194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.84 : 454.41 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.84/454.41 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.84x = 454.41 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.84x = 58,868.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,868.53/302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.39

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