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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.35, 458.01 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.35, 458.01 and 131.98 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.35 : 458.01 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.35/458.01 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.35x = 458.01 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.35x = 60,448.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,448.16/305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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