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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 460.08 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 460.08 and 133.38 is: 200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 460.08 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/460.08 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 460.08 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 61,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,365.47/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.15

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