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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.64, 456.88 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.64, 456.88 and 131.30 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.64 : 456.88 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.64/456.88 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.64x = 456.88 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.64x = 59,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,988.34/304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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