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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.50, 452.27 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.50, 452.27 and 130.50 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.50 : 452.27 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.50/452.27 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.50x = 452.27 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.50x = 59,021.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,021.24/301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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