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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.37, 455.19 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.37, 455.19 and 130.08 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.37 : 455.19 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.37/455.19 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.37x = 455.19 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.37x = 59,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,209.65/303.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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