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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.93, 455.76 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.93, 455.76 and 121.32 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.93 : 455.76 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.93/455.76 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.93x = 455.76 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.93x = 55,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,292.80/303.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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