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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.13, 451.87 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.13, 451.87 and 130.13 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.13 : 451.87 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.13/451.87 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.13x = 451.87 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.13x = 58,799.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,799.26/301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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