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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.17, 459.23 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.17, 459.23 and 132.75 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.17 : 459.23 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.17/459.23 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.17x = 459.23 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.17x = 60,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,961.30/306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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