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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.33, 455.03 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.33, 455.03 and 129.86 is: 194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.33 : 455.03 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.33/455.03 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.33x = 455.03 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.33x = 59,090.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,090.20/303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.80

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