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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 455.92 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 455.92 and 87.50 is: 131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 455.92 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/455.92 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 455.92 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 39,893
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,893/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.27

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