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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.06, 462.13 and 178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.06, 462.13 and 178.13 is: 267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.06 : 462.13 = 178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.06/462.13 = 178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.06x = 462.13 × 178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.06x = 82,316.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,316.46/308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.21

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