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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.17, 457.74 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.17, 457.74 and 88.74 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.17 : 457.74 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.17/457.74 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.17x = 457.74 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.17x = 40,619.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,619.85/305.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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