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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.57, 462.92 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.57, 462.92 and 116.19 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.57 : 462.92 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.57/462.92 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.57x = 462.92 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.57x = 53,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,786.09/308.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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