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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.07, 462.11 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.07, 462.11 and 134.61 is: 201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.07 : 462.11 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.07/462.11 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.07x = 462.11 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.07x = 62,204.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,204.63/308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.92

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