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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.11, 463.65 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.11, 463.65 and 114.14 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.11 : 463.65 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.11/463.65 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.11x = 463.65 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.11x = 52,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,921.74/309.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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