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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.13, 456.19 and 76.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.13, 456.19 and 76.13 is: 114.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.13 : 456.19 = 76.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.13/456.19 = 76.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.13x = 456.19 × 76.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.13x = 34,727.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,727.27/304.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.19

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