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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.91, 458.86 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.91, 458.86 and 134.91 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.91 : 458.86 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.91/458.86 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.91x = 458.86 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.91x = 61,902.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,902.51/305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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