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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.72, 456.96 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.72, 456.96 and 131.46 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.72 : 456.96 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.72/456.96 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.72x = 456.96 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.72x = 60,071.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,071.96/304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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