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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.53, 459.83 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.53, 459.83 and 87.18 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.53 : 459.83 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.53/459.83 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.53x = 459.83 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.53x = 40,085.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,085.98/306.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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