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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.10, 463.74 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.10, 463.74 and 114.19 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.10 : 463.74 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.10/463.74 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.10x = 463.74 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.10x = 52,955.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,955.41/309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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