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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.95, 462.13 and 134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.95, 462.13 and 134.57 is: 201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.95 : 462.13 = 134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.95/462.13 = 134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.95x = 462.13 × 134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.95x = 62,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,188.83/307.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.94

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