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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.17, 460.74 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.17, 460.74 and 90.74 is: 136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.17 : 460.74 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.17/460.74 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.17x = 460.74 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.17x = 41,807.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,807.55/307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.11

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