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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.05, 468.16 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.05, 468.16 and 136.37 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.05 : 468.16 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.05/468.16 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.05x = 468.16 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.05x = 63,841.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,841.05/312.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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