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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.50, 459.26 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.50, 459.26 and 133.05 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 459.26 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/459.26 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 459.26 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 61,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,103.88/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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