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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.57, 460.99 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.57, 460.99 and 134.18 is: 201.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.57 : 460.99 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.57/460.99 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.57x = 460.99 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.57x = 61,855.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,855.64/307.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.11

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