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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.04, 456.20 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.04, 456.20 and 130.76 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.04 : 456.20 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.04/456.20 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.04x = 456.20 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.04x = 59,652.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,652.71/304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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