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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 455.60 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 455.60 and 132.80 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 455.60 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/455.60 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 455.60 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 60,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,503.68/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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