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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.67, 460 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.67, 460 and 133.29 is: 199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.67 : 460 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.67/460 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.67x = 460 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.67x = 61,313.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,313.40/306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.93

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