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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.67, 456.66 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.67, 456.66 and 131.49 is: 197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.67 : 456.66 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.67/456.66 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.67x = 456.66 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.67x = 60,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,046.22/304.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.09

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