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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 462.18 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 462.18 and 137 is: 205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 462.18 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/462.18 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 462.18 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 63,318.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,318.66/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.34

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