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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.32, 454.66 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.32, 454.66 and 129.96 is: 194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.32 : 454.66 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.32/454.66 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.32x = 454.66 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.32x = 59,087.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,087.29/303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.80

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