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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.09, 455.83 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.09, 455.83 and 130.87 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.09 : 455.83 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.09/455.83 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.09x = 455.83 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.09x = 59,654.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,654.47/304.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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