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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 461.97 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 461.97 and 134.61 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 461.97 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/461.97 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 461.97 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 62,184.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,184.05/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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