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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.96, 459.14 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.96, 459.14 and 132.78 is: 199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.96 : 459.14 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.96/459.14 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.96x = 459.14 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.96x = 60,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,963.95/305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.25

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