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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.54, 461.17 and 134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.54, 461.17 and 134.11 is: 201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.54 : 461.17 = 134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.54/461.17 = 134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.54x = 461.17 × 134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.54x = 61,847.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,847.51/307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.10

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