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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.86, 463.19 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.86, 463.19 and 135.47 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.86 : 463.19 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.86/463.19 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.86x = 463.19 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.86x = 62,748.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,748.83/308.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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