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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.01, 461.64 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.01, 461.64 and 134.58 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.01 : 461.64 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.01/461.64 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.01x = 461.64 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.01x = 62,127.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,127.51/308.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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