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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.60, 456.59 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.60, 456.59 and 131.38 is: 196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.60 : 456.59 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.60/456.59 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.60x = 456.59 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.60x = 59,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,983.85/304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.93

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