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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.14, 459.27 and 89.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.14, 459.27 and 89.73 is: 134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.14 : 459.27 = 89.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.14/459.27 = 89.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.14x = 459.27 × 89.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.14x = 41,210.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,210.30/306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.61

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