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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.27, 456.47 and 87.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.27, 456.47 and 87.83 is: 131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.27 : 456.47 = 87.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.27/456.47 = 87.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.27x = 456.47 × 87.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.27x = 40,091.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,091.76/304.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.77

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