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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 455.15 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 455.15 and 130.07 is: 195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 455.15 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/455.15 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 455.15 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 59,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,198.43/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.12

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