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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.37, 459.55 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.37, 459.55 and 89.94 is: 134.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.37 : 459.55 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.37/459.55 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.37x = 459.55 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.37x = 41,331.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,331.93/306.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.91

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