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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.40, 452.04 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.40, 452.04 and 130.40 is: 195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.40 : 452.04 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.40/452.04 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.40x = 452.04 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.40x = 58,946.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,946.02/301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.57

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