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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.11, 462.19 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.11, 462.19 and 113.16 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.11 : 462.19 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.11/462.19 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.11x = 462.19 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.11x = 52,301.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,301.42/308.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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