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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.18, 457.97 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.18, 457.97 and 131.82 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.18 : 457.97 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.18/457.97 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.18x = 457.97 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.18x = 60,368.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,368.95/305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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