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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.09, 457.53 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.09, 457.53 and 88.61 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.09 : 457.53 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.09/457.53 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.09x = 457.53 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.09x = 40,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,539.45/305.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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