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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.40, 456.72 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.40, 456.72 and 131.12 is: 196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.40 : 456.72 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.40/456.72 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.40x = 456.72 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.40x = 59,885.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,885.13/304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.73

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