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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.85, 464.60 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.85, 464.60 and 136.31 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.85 : 464.60 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.85/464.60 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.85x = 464.60 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.85x = 63,329.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,329.63/309.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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