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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.85, 463.10 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.85, 463.10 and 135.31 is: 202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.85 : 463.10 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.85/463.10 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.85x = 463.10 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.85x = 62,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,663.97/308.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.90

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