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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 462.61 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 462.61 and 135.20 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 462.61 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/462.61 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 462.61 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 62,546.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,546.20/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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