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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.38, 459.56 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.38, 459.56 and 135.38 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.38 : 459.56 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.38/459.56 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.38x = 459.56 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.38x = 62,213.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,213.27/306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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