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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.20, 459.47 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.20, 459.47 and 132.99 is: 199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.20 : 459.47 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.20/459.47 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.20x = 459.47 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.20x = 61,104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,104.25/306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.56

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