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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.10, 454.60 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.10, 454.60 and 86.69 is: 130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.10 : 454.60 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.10/454.60 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.10x = 454.60 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.10x = 39,409.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,409.27/303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.02

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