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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.57, 458.42 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.57, 458.42 and 132.26 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.57 : 458.42 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.57/458.42 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.57x = 458.42 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.57x = 60,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,630.63/305.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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