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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 455.70 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 455.70 and 130.44 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 455.70 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/455.70 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 455.70 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 59,441.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,441.51/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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