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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.49, 463.83 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.49, 463.83 and 136.03 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.49 : 463.83 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.49/463.83 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.49x = 463.83 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.49x = 63,094.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,094.79/309.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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