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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.67, 463.09 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.67, 463.09 and 135.35 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.67 : 463.09 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.67/463.09 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.67x = 463.09 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.67x = 62,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,680.05/308.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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