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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.97, 456.14 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.97, 456.14 and 121.45 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.97 : 456.14 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.97/456.14 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.97x = 456.14 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.97x = 55,398.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,398.20/303.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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