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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.70, 464.72 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.70, 464.72 and 136.49 is: 204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.70 : 464.72 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.70/464.72 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.70x = 464.72 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.70x = 63,429.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,429.63/309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.81

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