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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.77, 456.77 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.77, 456.77 and 131.39 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.77 : 456.77 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.77/456.77 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.77x = 456.77 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.77x = 60,015.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,015.01/304.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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