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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.28, 455.99 and 130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.28, 455.99 and 130.81 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.28 : 455.99 = 130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.28/455.99 = 130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.28x = 455.99 × 130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.28x = 59,648.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,648.33/304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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