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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 463.46 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 463.46 and 135.60 is: 203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 463.46 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/463.46 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 463.46 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 62,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,845.18/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.44

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