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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 461.61 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 461.61 and 134.79 is: 202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 461.61 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/461.61 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 461.61 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 62,220.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,220.41/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.03

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