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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.75, 462.14 and 205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.75, 462.14 and 205.69 is: 308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.75 : 462.14 = 205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.75/462.14 = 205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.75x = 462.14 × 205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.75x = 95,055.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,055.27/307.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.88

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