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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.89, 460.19 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.89, 460.19 and 114.38 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.89 : 460.19 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.89/460.19 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.89x = 460.19 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.89x = 52,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,633.66/306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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