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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.13, 461.10 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.13, 461.10 and 145.13 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 461.10 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/461.10 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 461.10 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 66,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,919.44/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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