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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.74, 455.64 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.74, 455.64 and 130.47 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.74 : 455.64 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.74/455.64 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.74x = 455.64 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.74x = 59,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,447.35/303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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