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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.07, 459.10 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.07, 459.10 and 132.85 is: 199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.07 : 459.10 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.07/459.10 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.07x = 459.10 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.07x = 60,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,991.44/306.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.27

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