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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.85, 463.31 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.85, 463.31 and 135.50 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.85 : 463.31 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.85/463.31 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.85x = 463.31 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.85x = 62,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,777.70/308.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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