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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 454.50 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 454.50 and 129.80 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 454.50 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/454.50 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 454.50 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 58,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,991.83/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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