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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.37, 454.86 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.37, 454.86 and 130.15 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.37 : 454.86 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.37/454.86 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.37x = 454.86 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.37x = 59,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,200.03/303.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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