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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 463.95 and 114.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 463.95 and 114.25 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 463.95 = 114.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/463.95 = 114.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 463.95 × 114.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 53,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,006.29/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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