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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.45, 461.27 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.45, 461.27 and 134.03 is: 201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.45 : 461.27 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.45/461.27 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.45x = 461.27 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.45x = 61,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,824.50/307.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.09

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