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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.09, 465.33 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.09, 465.33 and 136.85 is: 205.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.09 : 465.33 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.09/465.33 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.09x = 465.33 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.09x = 63,680.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,680.41/310.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.36

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