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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 464.07 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 464.07 and 116.90 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 464.07 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/464.07 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 464.07 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 54,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,249.78/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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