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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.02, 461.40 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.02, 461.40 and 134.50 is: 201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.02 : 461.40 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.02/461.40 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.02x = 461.40 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.02x = 62,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,058.30/308.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.47

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