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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 461.02 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 461.02 and 133.86 is: 200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 461.02 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/461.02 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 461.02 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 61,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,712.14/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.86

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