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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.28, 460.92 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.28, 460.92 and 136.28 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.28 : 460.92 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.28/460.92 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.28x = 460.92 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.28x = 62,814.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,814.18/307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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