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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.13, 459.37 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.13, 459.37 and 132.84 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.13 : 459.37 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.13/459.37 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.13x = 459.37 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.13x = 61,022.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,022.88/306.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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