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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 457.38 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 457.38 and 175.19 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 457.38 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/457.38 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 457.38 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 80,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,128.40/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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