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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.42, 458.13 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.42, 458.13 and 131.96 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.42 : 458.13 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.42/458.13 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.42x = 458.13 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.42x = 60,456.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,456.47/305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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