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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 455.91 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 455.91 and 87.50 is: 131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 455.91 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/455.91 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 455.91 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 39,889.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,889.85/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.25

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