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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459.18 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 459.18 and 135 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 459.18 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/459.18 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 459.18 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 61,989.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,989.30/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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