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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.57, 459.80 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.57, 459.80 and 90.09 is: 135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.57 : 459.80 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.57/459.80 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.57x = 459.80 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.57x = 41,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,422.93/306.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.12

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