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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.23, 457.52 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.23, 457.52 and 132.01 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.23 : 457.52 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.23/457.52 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.23x = 457.52 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.23x = 60,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,395.26/305.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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