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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.94, 463.11 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.94, 463.11 and 135.45 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.94 : 463.11 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.94/463.11 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.94x = 463.11 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.94x = 62,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,728.25/308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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