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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.07, 460.80 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.07, 460.80 and 114.69 is: 172.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.07 : 460.80 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.07/460.80 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.07x = 460.80 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.07x = 52,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,848.58/307.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.11

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