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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.21, 457.42 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.21, 457.42 and 131.67 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.21 : 457.42 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.21/457.42 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.21x = 457.42 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.21x = 60,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,228.49/305.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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