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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.04, 451.56 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.04, 451.56 and 130 is: 195

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.04 : 451.56 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.04/451.56 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.04x = 451.56 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.04x = 58,702.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,702.80/301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195

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