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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.16, 460.40 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.16, 460.40 and 133.98 is: 200.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.16 : 460.40 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.16/460.40 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.16x = 460.40 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.16x = 61,684.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,684.39/307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.82

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