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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.06, 454.61 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.06, 454.61 and 86.63 is: 129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.06 : 454.61 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.06/454.61 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.06x = 454.61 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.06x = 39,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,380.81/303.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.94

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