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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.91, 454.26 and 86.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.91, 454.26 and 86.49 is: 129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.91 : 454.26 = 86.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.91/454.26 = 86.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.91x = 454.26 × 86.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.91x = 39,288.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,288.95/302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.71

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