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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.29, 462.28 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.29, 462.28 and 135.10 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.29 : 462.28 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.29/462.28 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.29x = 462.28 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.29x = 62,454.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,454.03/308.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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