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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.56, 461.43 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.56, 461.43 and 134.22 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.56 : 461.43 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.56/461.43 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.56x = 461.43 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.56x = 61,933.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,933.13/307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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