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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 462.33 and 134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 462.33 and 134.85 is: 202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 462.33 = 134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/462.33 = 134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 462.33 × 134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 62,346.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,346.28/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.31

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