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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.30, 456.48 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.30, 456.48 and 130.97 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.30 : 456.48 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.30/456.48 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.30x = 456.48 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.30x = 59,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,785.96/304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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