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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.77, 457.38 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.77, 457.38 and 131.43 is: 197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.77 : 457.38 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.77/457.38 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.77x = 457.38 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.77x = 60,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,113.45/304.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.24

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