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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 460.89 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 460.89 and 131.43 is: 197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 460.89 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/460.89 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 460.89 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 60,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,576.50/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.22

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