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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 454.99 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 454.99 and 130.16 is: 195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 454.99 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/454.99 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 454.99 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 59,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,221.50/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.13

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