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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 459.77 and 90.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 459.77 and 90.14 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 459.77 = 90.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/459.77 = 90.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 459.77 × 90.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 41,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,440.92/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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