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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.85, 454.21 and 129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.85, 454.21 and 129.61 is: 194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.85 : 454.21 = 129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.85/454.21 = 129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.85x = 454.21 × 129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.85x = 58,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,870.16/302.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.39

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