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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.11, 462.03 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.11, 462.03 and 134.68 is: 201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.11 : 462.03 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.11/462.03 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.11x = 462.03 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.11x = 62,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,226.20/308.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.96

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