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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.85, 458.74 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.85, 458.74 and 89.40 is: 134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.85 : 458.74 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.85/458.74 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.85x = 458.74 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.85x = 41,011.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,011.36/305.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.09

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