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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.61, 457.01 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.61, 457.01 and 131.21 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.61 : 457.01 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.61/457.01 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.61x = 457.01 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.61x = 59,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,961.34/304.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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