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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.69, 455.53 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.69, 455.53 and 87.27 is: 130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.69 : 455.53 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.69/455.53 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.69x = 455.53 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.69x = 39,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,754.10/303.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.90

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