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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.41, 459.53 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.41, 459.53 and 133.02 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.41 : 459.53 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.41/459.53 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.41x = 459.53 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.41x = 61,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,126.02/306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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