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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.38, 462.74 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.38, 462.74 and 137.38 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.38 : 462.74 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.38/462.74 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.38x = 462.74 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.38x = 63,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,571.22/308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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