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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.95, 456.01 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.95, 456.01 and 130.53 is: 195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.95 : 456.01 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.95/456.01 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.95x = 456.01 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.95x = 59,522.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,522.99/303.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.83

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