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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.34, 456.54 and 87.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.34, 456.54 and 87.92 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.34 : 456.54 = 87.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.34/456.54 = 87.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.34x = 456.54 × 87.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.34x = 40,136.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,136.71/304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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