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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.82, 455.79 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.82, 455.79 and 130.49 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.82 : 455.79 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.82/455.79 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.82x = 455.79 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.82x = 59,475.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,475.96/303.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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