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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.73, 457.26 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.73, 457.26 and 131.57 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.73 : 457.26 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.73/457.26 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.73x = 457.26 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.73x = 60,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,161.70/304.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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