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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 460.52 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 460.52 and 136.08 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 460.52 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/460.52 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 460.52 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 62,667.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,667.56/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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