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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.42, 459.63 and 132.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.42, 459.63 and 132.95 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.42 : 459.63 = 132.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.42/459.63 = 132.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.42x = 459.63 × 132.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.42x = 61,105.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,105.51/306.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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