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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.26, 464.86 and 136.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.26, 464.86 and 136.65 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.26 : 464.86 = 136.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.26/464.86 = 136.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.26x = 464.86 × 136.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.26x = 63,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,523.12/310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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