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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.46, 456.68 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.46, 456.68 and 131.11 is: 196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.46 : 456.68 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.46/456.68 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.46x = 456.68 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.46x = 59,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,875.31/304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.66

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