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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.77, 464.50 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.77, 464.50 and 114.71 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.77 : 464.50 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.77/464.50 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.77x = 464.50 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.77x = 53,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,280.19/309.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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