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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.53, 463.07 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.53, 463.07 and 135.46 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.53 : 463.07 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.53/463.07 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.53x = 463.07 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.53x = 62,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,727.46/308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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