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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.12, 461.78 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.12, 461.78 and 134.67 is: 201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.12 : 461.78 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.12/461.78 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.12x = 461.78 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.12x = 62,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,187.24/308.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.83

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