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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.19, 459.30 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.19, 459.30 and 132.80 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.19 : 459.30 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.19/459.30 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.19x = 459.30 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.19x = 60,995.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,995.04/306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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