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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.35, 456.59 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.35, 456.59 and 87.94 is: 131.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.35 : 456.59 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.35/456.59 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.35x = 456.59 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.35x = 40,152.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,152.52/304.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.93

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