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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.23, 457.94 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.23, 457.94 and 131.95 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.23 : 457.94 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.23/457.94 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.23x = 457.94 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.23x = 60,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,424.52/305.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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