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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 460.71 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 460.71 and 112.14 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 460.71 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/460.71 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 460.71 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 51,664.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,664.02/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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