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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.29, 454.80 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.29, 454.80 and 129.86 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.29 : 454.80 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.29/454.80 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.29x = 454.80 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.29x = 59,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,058.05/303.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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