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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.96, 454.68 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.96, 454.68 and 132.08 is: 198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.96 : 454.68 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.96/454.68 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.96x = 454.68 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.96x = 60,054.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,054.13/302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.22

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