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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.29, 454.89 and 86.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.29, 454.89 and 86.90 is: 130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.29 : 454.89 = 86.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.29/454.89 = 86.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.29x = 454.89 × 86.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.29x = 39,529.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,529.94/303.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.34

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