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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.62, 456.78 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.62, 456.78 and 131.18 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.62 : 456.78 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.62/456.78 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.62x = 456.78 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.62x = 59,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,920.40/304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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