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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.49, 462.34 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.49, 462.34 and 132.72 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.49 : 462.34 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.49/462.34 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.49x = 462.34 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.49x = 61,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,361.76/308.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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