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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 461.10 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 461.10 and 136.36 is: 204.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 461.10 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/461.10 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 461.10 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 62,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,875.60/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.49

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