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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.62, 455.41 and 87.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.62, 455.41 and 87.19 is: 130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.62 : 455.41 = 87.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.62/455.41 = 87.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.62x = 455.41 × 87.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.62x = 39,706.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,706.17/303.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.78

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