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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.36, 459.18 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.36, 459.18 and 132.85 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.36 : 459.18 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.36/459.18 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.36x = 459.18 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.36x = 60,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,999.77/306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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