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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.79, 455.64 and 87.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.79, 455.64 and 87.40 is: 131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.79 : 455.64 = 87.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.79/455.64 = 87.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.79x = 455.64 × 87.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.79x = 39,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,822.94/303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.09

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