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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.84, 464.95 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.84, 464.95 and 138.84 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.84 : 464.95 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.84/464.95 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.84x = 464.95 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.84x = 64,554.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,554.79/309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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