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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.58, 462.99 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.58, 462.99 and 135.15 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.58 : 462.99 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.58/462.99 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.58x = 462.99 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.58x = 62,573.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,573.10/308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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