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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 452.24 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 452.24 and 130.38 is: 195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 452.24 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/452.24 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 452.24 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 58,963.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,963.05/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.64

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