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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.07, 458.79 and 132.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.07, 458.79 and 132.61 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.07 : 458.79 = 132.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.07/458.79 = 132.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.07x = 458.79 × 132.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.07x = 60,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,840.14/306.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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