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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.88, 454.49 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.88, 454.49 and 131.88 is: 197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.88 : 454.49 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.88/454.49 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.88x = 454.49 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.88x = 59,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,938.14/302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.89

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