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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 460.80 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 460.80 and 136 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 460.80 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/460.80 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 460.80 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 62,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,668.80/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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