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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.74, 458.44 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.74, 458.44 and 89.26 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.74 : 458.44 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.74/458.44 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.74x = 458.44 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.74x = 40,920.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,920.35/305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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