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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 458.74 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 458.74 and 132.69 is: 198.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 458.74 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/458.74 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 458.74 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 60,870.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,870.21/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.89

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