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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.10, 457.52 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.10, 457.52 and 88.63 is: 132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.10 : 457.52 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.10/457.52 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.10x = 457.52 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.10x = 40,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,548.41/305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.90

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