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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.50, 459.52 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.50, 459.52 and 133.16 is: 199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 459.52 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/459.52 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 459.52 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 61,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,187.05/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.63

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