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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.51, 459.83 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.51, 459.83 and 114.13 is: 171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.51 : 459.83 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.51/459.83 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.51x = 459.83 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.51x = 52,480.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,480.40/306.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.22

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