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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.49, 460.85 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.49, 460.85 and 131.72 is: 197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.49 : 460.85 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.49/460.85 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.49x = 460.85 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.49x = 60,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,700.20/307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.41

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