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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 460.28 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 460.28 and 133.62 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 460.28 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/460.28 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 460.28 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 61,502.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,502.61/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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