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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.35, 462.65 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.35, 462.65 and 135.05 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.35 : 462.65 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.35/462.65 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.35x = 462.65 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.35x = 62,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,480.88/308.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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