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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.45, 459.88 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.45, 459.88 and 133.07 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.45 : 459.88 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.45/459.88 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.45x = 459.88 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.45x = 61,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,193.60/306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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