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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.88, 465.14 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.88, 465.14 and 134.20 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.88 : 465.14 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.88/465.14 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.88x = 465.14 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.88x = 62,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,421.79/309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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