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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.75, 457.31 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.75, 457.31 and 133.75 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.75 : 457.31 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.75/457.31 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.75x = 457.31 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.75x = 61,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,165.21/304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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