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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.10, 463.76 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.10, 463.76 and 135.75 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.10 : 463.76 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.10/463.76 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.10x = 463.76 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.10x = 62,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,955.76/309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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