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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 452.99 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 452.99 and 130.88 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 452.99 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/452.99 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 452.99 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 59,285.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,285.39/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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