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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.56, 459.40 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.56, 459.40 and 133.08 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.56 : 459.40 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.56/459.40 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.56x = 459.40 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.56x = 61,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,136.95/306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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