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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.35, 459.59 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.35, 459.59 and 89.92 is: 134.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.35 : 459.59 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.35/459.59 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.35x = 459.59 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.35x = 41,324.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,324.73/306.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.90

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