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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307, 460.50 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307, 460.50 and 136 is: 204

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 460.50 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/460.50 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 460.50 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 62,628
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,628/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204

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