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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.34, 459.19 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.34, 459.19 and 132.86 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.34 : 459.19 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.34/459.19 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.34x = 459.19 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.34x = 61,006.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,006.62/306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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