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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.68, 457 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.68, 457 and 131.36 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.68 : 457 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.68/457 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.68x = 457 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.68x = 60,031.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,031.52/304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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