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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.39, 457.94 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.39, 457.94 and 132.05 is: 198.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.39 : 457.94 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.39/457.94 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.39x = 457.94 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.39x = 60,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,470.98/305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.01

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