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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.06, 460.24 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.06, 460.24 and 133.68 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.06 : 460.24 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.06/460.24 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.06x = 460.24 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.06x = 61,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,524.88/307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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