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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.98, 454.32 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.98, 454.32 and 129.78 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.98 : 454.32 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.98/454.32 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.98x = 454.32 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.98x = 58,961.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,961.65/302.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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