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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.64, 457.12 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.64, 457.12 and 133.64 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.64 : 457.12 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.64/457.12 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.64x = 457.12 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.64x = 61,089.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,089.52/304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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