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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 455.28 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 455.28 and 130.50 is: 195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 455.28 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/455.28 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 455.28 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 59,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,414.04/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.62

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