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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.89, 465.01 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.89, 465.01 and 136.59 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.89 : 465.01 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.89/465.01 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.89x = 465.01 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.89x = 63,515.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,515.37/309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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