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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 456.20 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 456.20 and 133.04 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 456.20 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/456.20 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 456.20 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 60,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,692.85/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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