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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.38, 455.25 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.38, 455.25 and 132.38 is: 198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.38 : 455.25 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.38/455.25 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.38x = 455.25 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.38x = 60,263.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,263.72/303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.64

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