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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 460.94 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 460.94 and 133.83 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 460.94 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/460.94 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 460.94 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 61,687.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,687.60/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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