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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.41, 455.06 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.41, 455.06 and 86.94 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.41 : 455.06 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.41/455.06 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.41x = 455.06 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.41x = 39,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,562.92/303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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