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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.26, 463.83 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.26, 463.83 and 135.89 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.26 : 463.83 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.26/463.83 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.26x = 463.83 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.26x = 63,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,027.54/309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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