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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.12, 454.56 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.12, 454.56 and 129.84 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.12 : 454.56 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.12/454.56 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.12x = 454.56 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.12x = 59,020.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,020.07/303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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