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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.06, 461.90 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.06, 461.90 and 134.63 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.06 : 461.90 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.06/461.90 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.06x = 461.90 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.06x = 62,182.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,182.61/308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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