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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 459.18 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 459.18 and 132.78 is: 199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 459.18 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/459.18 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 459.18 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 60,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,969.92/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.17

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