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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.06, 458.75 and 132.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.06, 458.75 and 132.47 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.06 : 458.75 = 132.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.06/458.75 = 132.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.06x = 458.75 × 132.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.06x = 60,767.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,767.66/306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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