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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.06, 459.07 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.06, 459.07 and 132.62 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.06 : 459.07 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.06/459.07 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.06x = 459.07 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.06x = 60,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,881.86/306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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