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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.87, 460.35 and 98.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.87, 460.35 and 98.57 is: 147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.87 : 460.35 = 98.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.87/460.35 = 98.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.87x = 460.35 × 98.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.87x = 45,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,376.70/306.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.87

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