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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 459.52 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 459.52 and 133.22 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 459.52 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/459.52 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 459.52 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 61,217.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,217.53/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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