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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.46, 458.18 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.46, 458.18 and 132.12 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.46 : 458.18 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.46/458.18 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.46x = 458.18 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.46x = 60,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,534.08/305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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