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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.11, 456.09 and 87.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.11, 456.09 and 87.63 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.11 : 456.09 = 87.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.11/456.09 = 87.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.11x = 456.09 × 87.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.11x = 39,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,967.17/304.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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