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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.55, 459.83 and 133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.55, 459.83 and 133.21 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.55 : 459.83 = 133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.55/459.83 = 133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.55x = 459.83 × 133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.55x = 61,253.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,253.95/306.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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