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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.41, 455.27 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.41, 455.27 and 130.14 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.41 : 455.27 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.41/455.27 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.41x = 455.27 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.41x = 59,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,248.19/303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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