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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 458.16 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 458.16 and 134.64 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 458.16 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/458.16 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 458.16 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 61,686.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,686.66/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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