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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 462.55 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 462.55 and 134.87 is: 202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 462.55 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/462.55 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 462.55 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 62,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,381.81/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.35

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