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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.24, 462.52 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.24, 462.52 and 134.86 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.24 : 462.52 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.24/462.52 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.24x = 462.52 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.24x = 62,375.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,375.45/308.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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