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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 456.12 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 456.12 and 133.12 is: 199.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 456.12 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/456.12 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 456.12 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 60,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,718.69/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.73

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