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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.97, 458.96 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.97, 458.96 and 89.54 is: 134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.97 : 458.96 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.97/458.96 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.97x = 458.96 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.97x = 41,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,094.26/305.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.31

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