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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.63, 458.51 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.63, 458.51 and 132.44 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.63 : 458.51 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.63/458.51 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.63x = 458.51 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.63x = 60,722.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,722.11/305.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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