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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.57, 459.85 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.57, 459.85 and 114.19 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.57 : 459.85 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.57/459.85 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.57x = 459.85 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.57x = 52,510.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,510.27/306.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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