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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.85, 457.36 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.85, 457.36 and 131.60 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.85 : 457.36 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.85/457.36 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.85x = 457.36 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.85x = 60,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,185.96/304.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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