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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.06, 465.08 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.06, 465.08 and 136.72 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.06 : 465.08 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.06/465.08 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.06x = 465.08 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.06x = 63,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,585.74/310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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