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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 458.18 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 458.18 and 89 is: 133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 458.18 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/458.18 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 458.18 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 40,778.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,778.02/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.51

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