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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.79, 461.55 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.79, 461.55 and 134.44 is: 201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.79 : 461.55 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.79/461.55 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.79x = 461.55 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.79x = 62,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,050.78/307.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.60

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