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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.96, 456.18 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.96, 456.18 and 133.08 is: 199.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.96 : 456.18 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.96/456.18 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.96x = 456.18 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.96x = 60,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,708.43/303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.73

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