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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.44, 456.45 and 130.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.44, 456.45 and 130.91 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.44 : 456.45 = 130.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.44/456.45 = 130.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.44x = 456.45 × 130.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.44x = 59,751.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,751.59/304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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