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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.97, 461.93 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.97, 461.93 and 134.63 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.97 : 461.93 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.97/461.93 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.97x = 461.93 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.97x = 62,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,189.64/307.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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