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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 456.38 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 456.38 and 130.78 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 456.38 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/456.38 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 456.38 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 59,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,685.38/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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