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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 455.97 and 87.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 455.97 and 87.57 is: 131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 455.97 = 87.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/455.97 = 87.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 455.97 × 87.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 39,929.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,929.29/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.34

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