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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 458.24 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 458.24 and 134.56 is: 201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 458.24 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/458.24 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 458.24 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 61,660.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,660.77/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.88

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