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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.17, 460.53 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.17, 460.53 and 133.92 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.17 : 460.53 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.17/460.53 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.17x = 460.53 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.17x = 61,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,674.18/307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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