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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.71, 456.97 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.71, 456.97 and 131.37 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.71 : 456.97 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.71/456.97 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.71x = 456.97 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.71x = 60,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,032.15/304.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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