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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 459.78 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 459.78 and 90.11 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 459.78 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/459.78 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 459.78 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 41,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,428.48/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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