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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 463.57 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 463.57 and 116.75 is: 175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 463.57 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/463.57 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 463.57 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 54,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,121.80/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.00

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