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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.07, 463.44 and 135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.07, 463.44 and 135.65 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.07 : 463.44 = 135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.07/463.44 = 135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.07x = 463.44 × 135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.07x = 62,864.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,864.70/309.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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