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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.61, 459.58 and 133.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.61, 459.58 and 133.19 is: 199.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.61 : 459.58 = 133.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.61/459.58 = 133.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.61x = 459.58 × 133.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.61x = 61,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,211.46/306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.64

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