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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.37, 459.56 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.37, 459.56 and 133.03 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.37 : 459.56 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.37/459.56 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.37x = 459.56 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.37x = 61,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,135.27/306.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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