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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.94, 460.50 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.94, 460.50 and 90.52 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.94 : 460.50 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.94/460.50 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.94x = 460.50 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.94x = 41,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,684.46/306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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