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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.87, 455.79 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.87, 455.79 and 87.45 is: 131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.87 : 455.79 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.87/455.79 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.87x = 455.79 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.87x = 39,858.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,858.84/303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.17

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