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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.27, 460.99 and 90.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.27, 460.99 and 90.85 is: 136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.27 : 460.99 = 90.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.27/460.99 = 90.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.27x = 460.99 × 90.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.27x = 41,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,880.51/307.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.30

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