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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.73, 458.57 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.73, 458.57 and 89.30 is: 133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.73 : 458.57 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.73/458.57 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.73x = 458.57 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.73x = 40,951.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,951.67/305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.95

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