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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.19, 456.30 and 87.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.19, 456.30 and 87.75 is: 131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.19 : 456.30 = 87.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.19/456.30 = 87.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.19x = 456.30 × 87.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.19x = 40,040.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,040.33/304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.63

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