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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 464.98 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 464.98 and 136.55 is: 204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 464.98 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/464.98 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 464.98 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 63,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,493.02/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.92

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