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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.07, 454.60 and 129.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.07, 454.60 and 129.85 is: 194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.07 : 454.60 = 129.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.07/454.60 = 129.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.07x = 454.60 × 129.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.07x = 59,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,029.81/303.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.77

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