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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 463.68 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 463.68 and 135.72 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 463.68 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/463.68 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 463.68 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 62,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,930.65/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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