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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 460.16 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 460.16 and 133.59 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 460.16 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/460.16 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 460.16 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 61,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,472.77/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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