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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.19, 459.36 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.19, 459.36 and 132.89 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.19 : 459.36 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.19/459.36 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.19x = 459.36 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.19x = 61,042.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,042.05/306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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