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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.38, 464.06 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.38, 464.06 and 138.38 is: 207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 464.06 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/464.06 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 464.06 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 64,214.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,214.65/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.56

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