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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 460.60 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 460.60 and 133.79 is: 200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 460.60 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/460.60 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 460.60 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 61,621.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,621.04/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.56

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