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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.89, 455.46 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.89, 455.46 and 130.36 is: 195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.89 : 455.46 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.89/455.46 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.89x = 455.46 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.89x = 59,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,372.99/303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.38

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