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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 461.17 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 461.17 and 133.98 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 461.17 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/461.17 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 461.17 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 61,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,787.22/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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