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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459.36 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 459.36 and 135.36 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 459.36 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/459.36 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 459.36 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 62,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,178.97/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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