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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.50, 457.86 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.50, 457.86 and 131.97 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.50 : 457.86 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.50/457.86 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.50x = 457.86 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.50x = 60,423.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,423.78/305.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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