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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 460.62 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 460.62 and 135.88 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 460.62 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/460.62 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 460.62 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 62,589.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,589.05/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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