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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.30, 459.39 and 86.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.30, 459.39 and 86.95 is: 130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.30 : 459.39 = 86.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.30/459.39 = 86.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.30x = 459.39 × 86.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.30x = 39,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,942.81/306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.40

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