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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.11, 463.79 and 116.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.11, 463.79 and 116.87 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.11 : 463.79 = 116.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.11/463.79 = 116.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.11x = 463.79 × 116.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.11x = 54,202.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,202.55/309.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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