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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.69, 458.53 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.69, 458.53 and 89.27 is: 133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.69 : 458.53 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.69/458.53 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.69x = 458.53 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.69x = 40,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,932.97/305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.90

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