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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.17, 454.41 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.17, 454.41 and 129.98 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.17 : 454.41 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.17/454.41 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.17x = 454.41 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.17x = 59,065.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,065.35/303.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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