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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.26, 459.49 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.26, 459.49 and 89.87 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.26 : 459.49 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.26/459.49 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.26x = 459.49 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.26x = 41,291.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,291.62/306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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