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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 457.64 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 457.64 and 134 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 457.64 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/457.64 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 457.64 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 61,323.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,323.76/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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