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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.97, 459 and 89.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.97, 459 and 89.52 is: 134.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.97 : 459 = 89.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.97/459 = 89.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.97x = 459 × 89.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.97x = 41,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,089.68/305.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.29

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