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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 458.44 and 89.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 458.44 and 89.20 is: 133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 458.44 = 89.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/458.44 = 89.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 458.44 × 89.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 40,892.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,892.85/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.79

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