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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.82, 459.90 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.82, 459.90 and 133.40 is: 199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.82 : 459.90 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.82/459.90 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.82x = 459.90 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.82x = 61,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,350.66/306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.96

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