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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.82, 458.63 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.82, 458.63 and 132.48 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.82 : 458.63 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.82/458.63 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.82x = 458.63 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.82x = 60,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,759.14/305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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