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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 459.07 and 89.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 459.07 and 89.60 is: 134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 459.07 = 89.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/459.07 = 89.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 459.07 × 89.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 41,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,129.93/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.41

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