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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.17, 456.19 and 87.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.17, 456.19 and 87.72 is: 131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.17 : 456.19 = 87.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.17/456.19 = 87.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.17x = 456.19 × 87.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.17x = 40,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,016.99/304.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.56

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