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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.20, 463.64 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.20, 463.64 and 135.86 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.20 : 463.64 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.20/463.64 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.20x = 463.64 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.20x = 62,987.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,987.13/309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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