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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.85, 453.97 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.85, 453.97 and 129.44 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.85 : 453.97 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.85/453.97 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.85x = 453.97 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.85x = 58,761.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,761.88/302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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