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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.86, 454.26 and 129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.86, 454.26 and 129.43 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.86 : 454.26 = 129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.86/454.26 = 129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.86x = 454.26 × 129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.86x = 58,794.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,794.87/302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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