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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 463.92 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 463.92 and 116.86 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 463.92 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/463.92 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 463.92 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 54,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,213.69/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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