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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 460.14 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 460.14 and 133.29 is: 199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 460.14 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/460.14 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 460.14 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 61,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,332.06/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.96

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