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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.59, 458.38 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.59, 458.38 and 89.16 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.59 : 458.38 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.59/458.38 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.59x = 458.38 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.59x = 40,869.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,869.16/305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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