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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 463.88 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 463.88 and 135.74 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 463.88 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/463.88 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 463.88 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 62,967.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,967.07/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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