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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 456.30 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 456.30 and 130.83 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 456.30 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/456.30 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 456.30 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 59,697.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,697.73/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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