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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.30, 455 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.30, 455 and 129.96 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.30 : 455 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.30/455 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.30x = 455 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.30x = 59,131.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,131.80/303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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