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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.77, 455.56 and 87.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.77, 455.56 and 87.29 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.77 : 455.56 = 87.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.77/455.56 = 87.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.77x = 455.56 × 87.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.77x = 39,765.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,765.83/303.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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