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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 455.44 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 455.44 and 132.50 is: 198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 455.44 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/455.44 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 455.44 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 60,345.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,345.80/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.83

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