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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.78, 464.56 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.78, 464.56 and 136.44 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.78 : 464.56 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.78/464.56 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.78x = 464.56 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.78x = 63,384.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,384.57/309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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