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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 460.95 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 460.95 and 134.06 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 460.95 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/460.95 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 460.95 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 61,792.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,792.65/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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