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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.59, 458.37 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.59, 458.37 and 132.17 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.59 : 458.37 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.59/458.37 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.59x = 458.37 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.59x = 60,582.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,582.76/305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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