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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.84, 459.90 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.84, 459.90 and 133.48 is: 200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.84 : 459.90 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.84/459.90 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.84x = 459.90 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.84x = 61,387.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,387.45/306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.06

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