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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.65, 464.67 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.65, 464.67 and 136.44 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.65 : 464.67 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.65/464.67 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.65x = 464.67 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.65x = 63,399.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,399.57/309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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