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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.27, 459.45 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.27, 459.45 and 89.91 is: 134.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.27 : 459.45 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.27/459.45 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.27x = 459.45 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.27x = 41,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,309.15/306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.88

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