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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.90, 454.22 and 129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.90, 454.22 and 129.65 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.90 : 454.22 = 129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.90/454.22 = 129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.90x = 454.22 × 129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.90x = 58,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,887.35/302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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