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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 460.13 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 460.13 and 133.49 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 460.13 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/460.13 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 460.13 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 61,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,420.12/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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