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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 463.38 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 463.38 and 135.68 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 463.38 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/463.38 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 463.38 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 62,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,871.40/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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