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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.85, 454.14 and 86.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.85, 454.14 and 86.38 is: 129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.85 : 454.14 = 86.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.85/454.14 = 86.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.85x = 454.14 × 86.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.85x = 39,227.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,227.48/302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.53

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