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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.69, 461.72 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.69, 461.72 and 134.32 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.69 : 461.72 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.69/461.72 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.69x = 461.72 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.69x = 62,018.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,018.23/307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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