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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.49, 455.27 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.49, 455.27 and 130.22 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.49 : 455.27 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.49/455.27 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.49x = 455.27 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.49x = 59,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,282.33/303.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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