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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.87, 458.61 and 132.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.87, 458.61 and 132.65 is: 198.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.87 : 458.61 = 132.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.87/458.61 = 132.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.87x = 458.61 × 132.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.87x = 60,834.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,834.62/305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.89

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