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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.07, 461.88 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.07, 461.88 and 134.82 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.07 : 461.88 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.07/461.88 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.07x = 461.88 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.07x = 62,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,270.66/308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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