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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307, 460.32 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307, 460.32 and 133.78 is: 200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 460.32 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/460.32 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 460.32 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 61,581.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,581.61/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.59

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