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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.70, 458.60 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.70, 458.60 and 89.30 is: 133.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.70 : 458.60 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.70/458.60 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.70x = 458.60 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.70x = 40,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,950.24/305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.96

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