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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 459.98 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 459.98 and 133.56 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 459.98 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/459.98 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 459.98 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 61,434.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,434.93/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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