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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 456.77 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 456.77 and 131.15 is: 196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 456.77 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/456.77 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 456.77 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 59,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,905.39/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.75

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