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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.12, 457.68 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.12, 457.68 and 134.08 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.12 : 457.68 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.12/457.68 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.12x = 457.68 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.12x = 61,365.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,365.73/305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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