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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.06, 459.27 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.06, 459.27 and 132.81 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.06 : 459.27 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.06/459.27 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.06x = 459.27 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.06x = 60,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,995.65/306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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