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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.87, 457.11 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.87, 457.11 and 131.65 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.87 : 457.11 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.87/457.11 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.87x = 457.11 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.87x = 60,178.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,178.53/304.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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