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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.69, 458.55 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.69, 458.55 and 89.25 is: 133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.69 : 458.55 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.69/458.55 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.69x = 458.55 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.69x = 40,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,925.59/305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.88

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