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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 461.05 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 461.05 and 133.86 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 461.05 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/461.05 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 461.05 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 61,716.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,716.15/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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