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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.05, 456.11 and 87.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.05, 456.11 and 87.63 is: 131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.05 : 456.11 = 87.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.05/456.11 = 87.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.05x = 456.11 × 87.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.05x = 39,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,968.92/304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.46

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