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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 459.14 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 459.14 and 132.69 is: 199.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 459.14 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/459.14 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 459.14 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 60,920.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,920.33/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.05

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