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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.10, 454.59 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.10, 454.59 and 129.86 is: 194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.10 : 454.59 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.10/454.59 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.10x = 454.59 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.10x = 59,033.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,033.06/303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.76

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