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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 455.55 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 455.55 and 130.53 is: 195.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 455.55 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/455.55 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 455.55 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 59,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,460.66/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.75

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