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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.63, 462.56 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.63, 462.56 and 135.26 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.63 : 462.56 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.63/462.56 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.63x = 462.56 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.63x = 62,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,562.88/308.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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