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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.32, 462.63 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.32, 462.63 and 134.96 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.32 : 462.63 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.32/462.63 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.32x = 462.63 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.32x = 62,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,436.54/308.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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