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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 458.01 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 458.01 and 129.68 is: 194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 458.01 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/458.01 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 458.01 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 59,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,392.45/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.55

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