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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.66, 464.25 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.66, 464.25 and 136.44 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.66 : 464.25 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.66/464.25 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.66x = 464.25 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.66x = 63,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,342.27/309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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