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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.37, 464.19 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.37, 464.19 and 135.95 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.37 : 464.19 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.37/464.19 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.37x = 464.19 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.37x = 63,106.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,106.63/309.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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