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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.34, 460.64 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.34, 460.64 and 133.96 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.34 : 460.64 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.34/460.64 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.34x = 460.64 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.34x = 61,707.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,707.33/307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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