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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.40, 457.79 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.40, 457.79 and 131.93 is: 197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.40 : 457.79 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.40/457.79 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.40x = 457.79 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.40x = 60,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,393.29/305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.75

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