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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.95, 460.63 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.95, 460.63 and 133.57 is: 200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.95 : 460.63 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.95/460.63 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.95x = 460.63 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.95x = 61,524.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,524.05/306.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.44

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