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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.05, 455.67 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.05, 455.67 and 130.56 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.05 : 455.67 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.05/455.67 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.05x = 455.67 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.05x = 59,492.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,492.28/304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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