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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 460.64 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 460.64 and 133.72 is: 200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 460.64 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/460.64 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 460.64 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 61,597.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,597.69/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.67

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