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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.08, 454.80 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.08, 454.80 and 129.74 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.08 : 454.80 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.08/454.80 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.08x = 454.80 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.08x = 59,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,007.80/303.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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