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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.74, 461.21 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.74, 461.21 and 134.15 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.74 : 461.21 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.74/461.21 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.74x = 461.21 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.74x = 61,871.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,871.32/307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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