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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.61, 458.50 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.61, 458.50 and 132.20 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.61 : 458.50 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.61/458.50 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.61x = 458.50 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.61x = 60,614.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,614.52/305.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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