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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.90, 458.78 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.90, 458.78 and 132.52 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.90 : 458.78 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.90/458.78 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.90x = 458.78 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.90x = 60,797.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,797.53/305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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