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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.55, 455.32 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.55, 455.32 and 132.55 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.55 : 455.32 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.55/455.32 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.55x = 455.32 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.55x = 60,352.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,352.67/303.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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