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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 451.78 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 451.78 and 130.07 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 451.78 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/451.78 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 451.78 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 58,760.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,760.12/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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