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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.98, 459.14 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.98, 459.14 and 132.64 is: 199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.98 : 459.14 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.98/459.14 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.98x = 459.14 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.98x = 60,898.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,898.03/305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.03

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