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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.20, 454.56 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.20, 454.56 and 132 is: 197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.20 : 454.56 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.20/454.56 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.20x = 454.56 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.20x = 60,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,001.92/303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.90

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