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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.10, 460.62 and 75.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.10, 460.62 and 75.98 is: 113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.10 : 460.62 = 75.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.10/460.62 = 75.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.10x = 460.62 × 75.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.10x = 34,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,995.60/307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.96

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