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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 456.32 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 456.32 and 130.84 is: 196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 456.32 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/456.32 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 456.32 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 59,704.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,704.91/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.29

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