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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.28, 459.55 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.28, 459.55 and 132.86 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.28 : 459.55 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.28/459.55 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.28x = 459.55 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.28x = 61,053.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,053.80/306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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