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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.37, 460.94 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.37, 460.94 and 136.25 is: 204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.37 : 460.94 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.37/460.94 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.37x = 460.94 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.37x = 62,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,802.39/307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.32

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