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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.95, 457.51 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.95, 457.51 and 131.53 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.95 : 457.51 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.95/457.51 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.95x = 457.51 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.95x = 60,176.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,176.29/304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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