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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.62, 464.43 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.62, 464.43 and 138.42 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.62 : 464.43 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.62/464.43 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.62x = 464.43 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.62x = 64,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,286.40/309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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