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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.87, 461.39 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.87, 461.39 and 134.27 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.87 : 461.39 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.87/461.39 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.87x = 461.39 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.87x = 61,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,952.32/307.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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