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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 456.12 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 456.12 and 130.71 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 456.12 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/456.12 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 456.12 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 59,619.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,619.45/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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