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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 460.96 and 133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 460.96 and 133.99 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 460.96 = 133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/460.96 = 133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 460.96 × 133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 61,764.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,764.03/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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