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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 460.13 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 460.13 and 90.27 is: 135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 460.13 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/460.13 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 460.13 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 41,535.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,535.48/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.42

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