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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.74, 460.27 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.74, 460.27 and 133.36 is: 200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.74 : 460.27 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.74/460.27 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.74x = 460.27 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.74x = 61,381.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,381.61/306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.11

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