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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.88, 460.31 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.88, 460.31 and 135.88 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.88 : 460.31 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.88/460.31 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.88x = 460.31 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.88x = 62,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,546.92/306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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