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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.28, 459.44 and 130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.28, 459.44 and 130.54 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.28 : 459.44 = 130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.28/459.44 = 130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.28x = 459.44 × 130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.28x = 59,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,975.30/306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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