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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 458.13 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 458.13 and 86.05 is: 129.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 458.13 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/458.13 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 458.13 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 39,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,422.98/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.07

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