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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 461.96 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 461.96 and 137.04 is: 205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 461.96 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/461.96 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 461.96 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 63,307.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,307.00/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.49

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