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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.50, 456.51 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.50, 456.51 and 131.16 is: 196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 456.51 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/456.51 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 456.51 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 59,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,875.85/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.64

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