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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.33, 456.15 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.33, 456.15 and 130.96 is: 196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.33 : 456.15 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.33/456.15 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.33x = 456.15 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.33x = 59,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,737.40/304.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.29

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