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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.78, 460.17 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.78, 460.17 and 90.42 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.78 : 460.17 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.78/460.17 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.78x = 460.17 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.78x = 41,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,608.57/306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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