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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.49, 456.40 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.49, 456.40 and 131.11 is: 196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.49 : 456.40 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.49/456.40 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.49x = 456.40 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.49x = 59,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,838.60/304.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.52

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