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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 461.88 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 461.88 and 134.45 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 461.88 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/461.88 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 461.88 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 62,097.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,097.46/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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