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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 459.07 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 459.07 and 132.80 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 459.07 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/459.07 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 459.07 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 60,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,962.20/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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