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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 463.80 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 463.80 and 138 is: 207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 463.80 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/463.80 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 463.80 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 64,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,004.40/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.05

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