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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.90, 457.47 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.90, 457.47 and 131.62 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.90 : 457.47 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.90/457.47 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.90x = 457.47 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.90x = 60,212.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,212.20/304.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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