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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.50, 464.27 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.50, 464.27 and 117.14 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.50 : 464.27 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.50/464.27 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.50x = 464.27 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.50x = 54,384.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,384.00/309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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