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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.18, 460.75 and 76.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.18, 460.75 and 76.06 is: 114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.18 : 460.75 = 76.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.18/460.75 = 76.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.18x = 460.75 × 76.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.18x = 35,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,042.34/307.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.08

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