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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.19, 462.15 and 113.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.19, 462.15 and 113.14 is: 169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.19 : 462.15 = 113.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.19/462.15 = 113.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.19x = 462.15 × 113.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.19x = 52,287.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,287.93/308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.66

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