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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.38, 463.94 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.38, 463.94 and 138.26 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 463.94 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/463.94 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 463.94 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 64,144.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,144.34/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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