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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.70, 459.66 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.70, 459.66 and 133.16 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.70 : 459.66 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.70/459.66 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.70x = 459.66 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.70x = 61,208.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,208.33/306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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