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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.04, 457.62 and 131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.04, 457.62 and 131.71 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.04 : 457.62 = 131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.04/457.62 = 131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.04x = 457.62 × 131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.04x = 60,273.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,273.13/305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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