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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.09, 463.83 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.09, 463.83 and 135.76 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.09 : 463.83 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.09/463.83 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.09x = 463.83 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.09x = 62,969.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,969.56/309.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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