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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.65, 461.13 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.65, 461.13 and 134.47 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.65 : 461.13 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.65/461.13 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.65x = 461.13 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.65x = 62,005.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,005.85/307.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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