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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.35, 455.10 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.35, 455.10 and 130.17 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.35 : 455.10 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.35/455.10 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.35x = 455.10 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.35x = 59,240.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,240.37/303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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