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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.93, 462.71 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.93, 462.71 and 135.36 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.93 : 462.71 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.93/462.71 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.93x = 462.71 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.93x = 62,632.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,632.76/308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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