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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.65, 456.87 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.65, 456.87 and 131.31 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.65 : 456.87 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.65/456.87 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.65x = 456.87 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.65x = 59,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,991.60/304.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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