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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.15, 460.38 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.15, 460.38 and 133.97 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.15 : 460.38 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.15/460.38 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.15x = 460.38 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.15x = 61,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,674.81/307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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