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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.61, 461.50 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.61, 461.50 and 134.20 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.61 : 461.50 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.61/461.50 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.61x = 461.50 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.61x = 61,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,933.54/307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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