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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.79, 461.53 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.79, 461.53 and 134.60 is: 201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.79 : 461.53 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.79/461.53 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.79x = 461.53 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.79x = 62,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,121.94/307.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.83

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