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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.46, 455.18 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.46, 455.18 and 130.11 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.46 : 455.18 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.46/455.18 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.46x = 455.18 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.46x = 59,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,222.66/303.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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