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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 461.66 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 461.66 and 134.48 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 461.66 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/461.66 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 461.66 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 62,081.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,081.06/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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