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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.71, 461.05 and 134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.71, 461.05 and 134.11 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.71 : 461.05 = 134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.71/461.05 = 134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.71x = 461.05 × 134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.71x = 61,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,833.33/307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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