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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.39, 458 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.39, 458 and 86 is: 128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.39 : 458 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.39/458 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.39x = 458 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.39x = 39,388
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,388/305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.98

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