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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.89, 460.34 and 75.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.89, 460.34 and 75.77 is: 113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.89 : 460.34 = 75.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.89/460.34 = 75.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.89x = 460.34 × 75.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.89x = 34,880.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,880.73/306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.66

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