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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.67, 461.36 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.67, 461.36 and 134.33 is: 201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.67 : 461.36 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.67/461.36 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.67x = 461.36 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.67x = 61,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,972.52/307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.43

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