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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459.28 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 459.28 and 135.04 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 459.28 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/459.28 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 459.28 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 62,021.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,021.17/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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