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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.42, 457.98 and 132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.42, 457.98 and 132.08 is: 198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.42 : 457.98 = 132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.42/457.98 = 132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.42x = 457.98 × 132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.42x = 60,487.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,487.71/305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.05

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