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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.39, 461.01 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.39, 461.01 and 134.05 is: 201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.39 : 461.01 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.39/461.01 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.39x = 461.01 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.39x = 61,796.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,796.09/307.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.04

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