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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 458.91 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 458.91 and 89.51 is: 134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 458.91 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/458.91 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 458.91 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 41,074.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,074.74/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.23

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