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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.05, 455.85 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.05, 455.85 and 130.58 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.05 : 455.85 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.05/455.85 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.05x = 455.85 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.05x = 59,522.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,522.61/304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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